About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager has become unusually withdrawn, struggles with social anxiety, or seems to be hiding behind a screen rather than engaging with the world. Lila Thompson explores the delicate transition from self-protective silence to the courageous act of being seen and heard. Through the eyes of sixteen-year-old Lane Rivera, the story examines the burden of family secrets and the fear of social media exposure. This contemporary realistic novel is highly appropriate for ages 13 to 18, offering a hopeful roadmap for teens who feel that their true selves are too messy for the public eye. Parents will appreciate how the story validates the need for privacy while gently encouraging the development of authentic, vocal self-expression through art and community.
